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    twinax interfacing

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    by toladipo ·

    Hi guys,
    Can anyone tell me if I can run a typical ethernet Lan on Twinax cabling. If not, Why?
    If so, how?

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    • #3888462

      twinax interfacing

      by shiny_topadm ·

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      Hi, your question is interesting, in that it isn’t exactly covered in any of the documentation that I could find, so here’s my best (semi-educated) guess. Because of an impedance mis-match of the cable, your existing ‘twinax’ infrastructure will not measure up to ethernet standards. (I would guess max. bandwidth of < 3Mb/s.) You will also have problems getting the standard coaxial connectors to fit properly (strain relief, etc.). Baluns are a possibility for conversion to twisted-pair wiring, but A: each twinax cable is only one pair; B: baluns are usually used for connecting twinax hardware over twisted-pair wiring; C: probably cost $35 to $60 each. If you want to setup an ethernet LAN of any size, your best bet is new cabling that can be certified (professionally installed) to a standard. The LAST thing you want to do is spend time to troubleshoot bad wiring! In the long run, doing it right the first time saves money and headaches! Good luck with your project, hope this helps,...Will

      • #3555261

        twinax interfacing

        by toladipo ·

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    • #3832783

      twinax interfacing

      by toladipo ·

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      Thanks man. though I was hoping for a solution and not a reason why it might not work. If theres anything else you’ld like to add feel free to mail me.

    • #3720751

      twinax interfacing

      by estebandelatorre ·

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      Although it may run, it wouldnot be an outstanding solution due to:
      a.- Twinax is a start topology, how would you join the twinax to a hub or switch?
      b.- What about to join the twinax to the nic cards?
      Yes of course you can buy adaptors, but you can buy unshilded upt cable at 0,5 u$S/meter.
      It will be more expensive to buy adaptors, transformes, availables 110v , etc
      Change the cable!!

      good luck

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        by toladipo ·

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      by toladipo ·

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